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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley Condemns Murray-Darling Water Buybacks as ‘Devastating’ for Regional Communities
In a recent interview on FlowFM, Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley strongly criticised the Albanese Government’s latest round of water buybacks from the Murray-Darling Basin, warning the move will damage regional economies while failing to deliver the environmental benefits.
Jess Dempster
Jan 52 min read


ElectraNet Rethinks Transmission Route After Mid North Concerns
ElectraNet has confirmed it will shift investigations for its Northern Transmission Project away from parts of South Australia’s Mid North, following strong community concern about impacts on prime cropping land.
Jess Dempster
Nov 24, 20251 min read


National Meeting Sets Direction for PMTV Management
Potato growers and industry representatives from across Australia have provided their views on the national approach to managing Potato mop-top virus (PMTV), following a major government–industry meeting in Melbourne convened by AUSVEG on Tuesday.
Jess Dempster
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Too much sun, too little access: Rural Aussies missing out on skin cancer care
Rural doctors are urging Australians to take skin protection seriously during National Skin Cancer Action Week, which runs until the 22nd of November.
Jess Dempster
Nov 18, 20251 min read


New Drought Program Builds Community Resilience
The Albanese Labor Government has launched a new program to strengthen social resilience to drought across regional and rural Australia. Funding has opened for the Future Drought Fund’s $36 million Communities Program, which will be delivered through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
Jess Dempster
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Milk, Meat and Missed Opportunities: Why Australia Should Embrace Its Camels
Australia's largest camel farm and dairy is leading the push to reframe how Australians view camels - not as feral pests, but as a valuable and sustainable livestock option.
Jess Dempster
Oct 26, 20252 min read


Green Sheep Project to drive climate-smart farming
A major new initiative will launch next year to help Australia’s sheep industry adapt to climate change and meet global sustainability standards.
Jess Dempster
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Authorities Urge Campfire Safety Ahead of Grand Final Long Weekend
Victorians heading bush for the Grand Final Long Weekend are being urged to play it safe with campfires, as authorities warn that improperly extinguished fires remain one of the leading causes of bushfires.
Jess Dempster
Sep 22, 20251 min read


No End in Sight: Rural Aid Ramps Up Support as South Australian Drought Persists
In other news, Rural Aid is continuing to stand shoulder to shoulder with those doing it tough as the gruelling grip of drought remains...
Flow Australia
Aug 19, 20252 min read


NFF outlines six key areas to unlock productivity gains at ag roundtable
The National Farmers Federation is representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking...
Flow Australia
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Freight Plan key to ag sector's success
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the release of the Victorian Government's Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30 , describing it...
Flow Australia
Aug 11, 20252 min read


New report offers insights into crop loss and waste on Aus horticultural farms
New data collected by ABARES reveals that the average percentage of crop loss or waste per Australian horticultural farm dropped in...
Flow Australia
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Federal funding announced to assist with SA’s algal bloom
The Albanese Government has announced a $14 million funding package to assist South Australia in tackling the severe algal bloom that is...
Flow Australia
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Grain Industry Blueprint for public consultation, inviting feedback to help shape the state's grains sector through to 2035.
Grain Producers SA has released a draft of the updated South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint for public consultation, inviting...
Flow Australia
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Additional drought support measures announced following PM's visit to SA
During Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to drought affected South Australia yesterday, the Albanese Labour Government announced...
Staff Writers
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Global market focus for national meat processing and export conference
International trade relationships with the United States, the Middle East, Europe and Asia will headline discussions at the nation’s...
Flow Australia
Dec 10, 20242 min read


New world-class facilities set to benefit rice growers and industry
Rice Breeding Australia Ltd. (RBA), a joint venture between AgriFutures Australia, SunRice Group and the Ricegrowers’ Association of...
Flow Australia
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Horticulture sector to adopt new automation technologies with $52m investment
Amid workforce challenges, the horticulture sector is poised to adopt the latest in automation technology for pollinating,...
Dan Crouch
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Victorian Farmers Federation urges overhaul of truck wash network
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to consider a complete overhaul of the state’s truck wash...
Dan Crouch
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Aged Care Bill passage yesterday a step on the reform journey particularly for regional aged care
Today’s passage of the Aged Care Bill is a major milestone in creating a world-class aged care system for all Australians - with much...
Flow Australia
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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